The U.S. stock market has weathered its toughest month of the year, with September adhering to its typical negative seasonality in terms of risk sentiment.
Explore the rising risk of a U.S. government shutdown and its far-reaching consequences. Moody's concerns and soaring Treasury yields add to the uncertainty.
A government shutdown, if it materializes, would shine a spotlight on the vulnerabilities in U.S. institutional and governance strength when compared to other top-rated governments.
The Fed maintaining higher interest rates sparked an unprecedented surge in Treasury yields, impacting borrowing costs and raising concerns about economic growth.